January 9 is the date set for Southern Sudan to vote on whether they will separate from the North and become an independent country. Southerners are pushing to keep this date and not accept any delays in voting. Recently the President of Souther Sudan, Salva Kiir, publicly stated for the first time that he would vote for separation. Tensions are rising as the time draws near and many issues will arise from either way the vote will turn out. Please be fervent in your prayers for the people of Sudan during this time.
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